Atypical presentation of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) with multiple somatic complaints without bleeding manifestations

Abstract

Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a hematologic disorder characterized by immune mediated destruction of platelets leading to isolated thrombocytopenia. It presents as sudden onset of acute self-limiting episodes of bleeds which are usually minor but may present with intracranial hemorrhage. ITP is a clinical diagnosis of exclusion. No confirmatory diagnostic tests are available. Management depends on severity of bleeding rather than platelet counts. Here is a case report of a 16 years old female patient presenting with multiple somatic complaints and no history of bleeding manifestations with isolated thrombocytopenia and hematologic malignancy ruled out.